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Utilities Summary for Pottsville, PA
Electric Companies:
55
Natural Gas Companies:
25
Water & Sewage Providers:
1
Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers:
2
Municipal Electricity:
No
Pottsville Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
99.88%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
0.03%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
0%
Percent of population with access to fiber Internet
Clean drinking water is essential for maintaining good health and overall well-being. Safe, contaminant-free water helps prevent the spread of diseases, supports proper hydration, and ensures the body's vital functions operate smoothly.
Pottsville's Primary Drinking Water Source:
Surface Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Copper
1500 ppb
Health standard: 1300 ppb
Legal limit: 1300 ppb
Lead
14.1 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
Chlorate
76.85 ppb
Health standard: 210 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chromium (total)
0.2955 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.0642 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Cobalt
1.25 ppb
Health standard: 70 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
15.2 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit:
60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
1.6533 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
16.8533 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Manganese
17.0939 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Strontium
58.15 ppb
Health standard: 1.5 ppm
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Contaminant Data Based on Averages of SDWA LCR Samples and UCMR 3, UCMR 4, and UCMR 5 Samples. Health standards are based on guidelines set by the EPA, WHO, or state health departments. Health standards are based on possible negative health side effects if that level of contaminant is exceeded. Legal limits are set and enforced by EPA regulations.
Yes, the state of Pennsylvania has deregulated electric utilities. Deregulation allows for multiple electric providers within each city and lets customers choose or switch to a provider or plan best fits their needs. Assuming your area has started allowing retail electric competition, you can choose between APG&E and Frontier Utilities or any of the 55 electric providers available in Pottsville.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Pottsville, PA?
Yes, the state of Pennsylvania has deregulated its natural gas utilities. Deregulation of gas service allows for multiple providers and allows customers to choose between providers and plans that best fit their needs. Assuming your area has started enabling retail gas competition, you can choose between Frontier Utilities and Green Mountain Energy or any of the other natural gas providers that offer service in Pottsville.
What is the average utility bill in Pottsville?
On average, the residents of Pottsville, PA pay around $269.29 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in Pottsville on average pay 63.8% more than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.
Does Pottsville offer municipal electricity services?
No, Pottsville does not provide municipal electric service to it's residents. However, it is likely that there are essential municipal services offered to the Pottsville area, like providing safe and clean water, handling sewage treatment and wastewater disposal by Schuylkill Co Mun Auth.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Pottsville?
Verizon Fios is the fastest internet service provider in Pottsville, offering speeds up to 2.3 Gbps to 60.96% of the city.